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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14
Two Florida Railroads.

There are excellent reasons for thinking
that the projected railroads from Tallahas-
see and Monticello, Fla, to point on the
Savannah, Florida and Western railway
will be built, and that work ON them will
soon be begun 1t is probably, of course,
that the point at which they will connect
with the latter railway is Thomasville.
That thriving little city hns advantages
which those interested IN the pro cctcd roads
cannot very we'll overlook.
Tho MORNING News has already stated
that the conditions under which these roads
arc to be built are that Tallahassee and Mon
ticello are to secure the right of way and
grade the roads to the Georgia State line,
and that the Savannah, Florida and Western
Is to complete the grading of them to the point
Of intersection with its system and to iron
them and furnish the rolling stock The Sa-
vannah, Florida and Western is ready, of
course, to carry out its part of the agree
ment whenever it is authoritatively an
nounced that the two towns in question are
prepared TO do their part 1t is asserted by
| those who are in a position to know that
they win soon be prepared.
Tallahassee has about $40, 900 assured and
Monticello about 500, 900, and it is said that
the remainder is in sight Efforts are being
made to get the subscriptions into such
shape as will permit the completion of the
roads during the present year. 1t seems
that it is not yet definitely determined
whether the two roads win be entirely sepa-
rate, or whether they will meet at some
point before reaching the Savannah, Flori-
da and Western and connect with that road
| over single line. There are several things
which will contribute to the settlement Of
this question. However, it is not a matter
of much Importance to ITALIA
hassee and Monticello whether
the two roads are separate throughout their
entire length or whether they reach their
objective point in Georgia over a single
track. The thing they are after is a con-
nection with the Savannah Florida and
Western
The two roads win run through some of
the best lands of Florida. These lands being
off the line of travel have been somewhat
neglected. These roads, however, will not
only make them very desirable, but will
greatly increase the commercial Importance
of two of Florida's most attractive towns
Leon, Madison, Jefferson and other coun-
ties adjacent to those mentioned are re-
garded with great favor by all who have
thorough knowledge of Florida, and when
the two roads in question are completed all
of the best parts of them will be quickly oc-
cupied by thrifty class Of people. All that
has retarded their prosperity is a lack of
facilities for reaching good markets When
these facilities are provided their natural
advantages viii draw capital and immi-
grants to them, and they viii soon be ranked
among the most prosperous counties in the
State.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14
SHAVED WITH SHARP SHELLS.
The South Sea Barber and His Blood
Raising, Hair-Scrapinr Utensils.

The South Sea. Barber and His Blood
Raising, Hair-Scraping Utensils.
The South Sea barber is never at n loss for
shop or utensils, nor is one at a loss to find
barber where oil alike are capable OF perpetrat-
ing shave, hair cut and shampoo, the only diff
ference being that some do it worse than others,
according 10 q writer In the San Francisco Ec-
0nlt1tcT. His shop is always with Mm-aH he
wants IS something for q seGt-and as IN opcrat-
ing he himself stands he does not feel the same
lively repugnance that his patient does TO rest
ing on spray of coral His soap he finds III
the large fruit OF q vine that grows everywhere
in the bush and along shore; broken open and
dipped in water-salt or fresh Is all ope-lt pro-
duces when rubbed upon the face fine, creamy
lather that looks all that could be desired, Dut
which in fact is vain delusion, as it cultiyates
no intimate acquaintance with the skin or barr
The shells on the beach afford that against
which he cuts when he is not gashing the tender
skin of the white man; his shark s-tooth razor IS
at hand, snuggly wrapped in a leaf and slowed in
the perforation of one ear, the balance being re-
stored by carrying his pipe and tobacco SINH
is over the lather is swabbed out of the mouth,
eyes and other cavities with wisp of grass, the
ashes of another bunch of grass is carefully
rubbed over the face to prevent the hemorhage
which seems inevitable to the victim, and finally
head and face are washed with shaddock as
big as q cantaloupe, whereof half is held IN
either hand of the operator and the head of the
victim between. AS an abstract fact in eco
nonc botany il may be stated that the juice OF
this shaddock is not pleasant upon raw flesh;
Sometimes the barber finds that relic that
civilization always leaves upon the path over
which it has passed, the broken bottle, Then he
advances a step toward luxury in shaving, the
acme of which is reached when he can use q
piece of hoop iron.
There is one good point about him, and that is
that he does not talk; yet even this is bunted by
the fact that he usually sings monotonously.
Some few words of his weird, wild and lonely
chant as the hearer succeeds in catching, cause
chills of the coolest kind to run up and down his
back as he reflects that but few Years ago
were the days when his barber, instead of shaw
him, with view to settling the question of the
dinner hour.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14
A Philosophic Bow.
MON the Anniston Hot Blast.

Yesterday morning Col. Joe willett was
swinging along at lively rate. coming down
Gurnee street from the inn. He had had good
breakfast and was feeling pretty well, thank
you. AS he stepped on the bridge which spans
the mountain brook he encountered boy with
a bunch of fine juicy frogs and 1aunty air
Say, young man" said the sweet singer,
"how do you catch them frogs?" Crhe Colonel
is a little bit careless Of his grammer when out
Of the presence Of ladies)
"Jes run my han in under de bank an pull
'em out an kin 'em"
but suppose You should catch hold Of a
snake; what would you dor
"Jes pull Elm out an kill him, was the philo-
sophie roply.
"Won, gentlemcn that Is a smart boy, " said
the Colonel as no strobe rapidly away.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14
The Question of Rewards.

In reverting once more to the policy Of
offering rewards for the apprehension of
criminals as carried out in Georgia, the
MORNING NEWS desires to call attention to
two recent phases Of it. The first is that
the Governor has thought proper to revoke
all offers of rewards made prior to Jan. l,
1887, and the second is that the grand jury
of Bib county has indicted deputy sheriff
and lieutenant of police foI. accepting part
of a reward offered for the arrest of one of
the alleged lynchers of James Moore, of
Macon, who was hung last August
When the Governor Withdrew the re-
wards offered prior to last January he acted
wisely, because there is no doubt that some
of them were offered under a misrepresen-
tation of facts Besides, a year is long
enough for reward to remain unclaimed,
and some of those which the Governor can
celled had stood so long that they were al
most forgotten.
In the case of the indictments found by
the grand jury of Bib county the two Off
GERS concerned explain that they followed
precedent in accepting part of the reward.
Trial by newspaper" may be Objectionable
to the glilty-but in the case under con-
sideration there is at least one good reason
why the newspaper verdict, which declared
that the indicted officers had neglected
a plain duty, should have been
rendered. Under the constitution
of Georgia grand juries must be
composed of the most intelligent citizens,
and the fact that a grand jury so consti-
tuted found the indictments in question is
prima facie evidence that the conduct of the
officers was at least suspicious.
The MORNING NEWS suggested some time
ago that the whole question of rewards
should be thoroughly investigated 1t was
not meant that the Investigation should be
conducted by the Governor alone, but that
the grand juries in every county in the
State should follow the example of that of
Bib county. The press of the State would
render valuable service to the people by
uniting in urging the legal authorities to
take prompt action in this matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

The other day Mr.. Frank Jones, of New
Hampshire, visited New York. In regard to
President Cleveland's proposed visit to the
Granite State Mr.. Jones said to a reporter:
"Now, let me tell you that there are three
prominent and wealthy Democrats in New
Hampshire by the name of Frank Jones.
One lives in Concord, another in Farming
ton, while the other Frank Jones, who is a
splendid fellow and a thoroughbred jack
sonian, resides in Portsmouth. 1t is the
Portsmouth Jones who would be tickled to
death to have the President visit him. ="
When the reporter asked, (Which of the
Joneses are your the reply was: ooh, am
the Portsmouth Jones" Since the other
two Joneses are good Democrats they must
be splendid fellows, too.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

After all, Walter Ridgley, the Texarkana,
Ark, hero, turns out to be a myth. The
Chicago Tribune acknowledges that there is
no such man, and that the story of the kill
ing of the seven Murphy's was manu-
featured by drummer named Weeks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14
England,e Greategt Good.

From The NetC YOT. World IDenF,I
TO every man not warped by English AFRO
gance and obstinacy it must be plain mat the
pacitlcat!on of Ireland by the concession OF the
reasonable and just demands Of all her people IS
really England's greatest gooC. 1t IS her only
hope of safety in the present and sef-preserVa-
ton in the future. Hence those who favor home
rule for Ireland and denounce the coercion bill
are in fact England's best friends.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

It is now stated that Mr. Joseph Pulitzer,
OF the New York World, is soon TO begin
the publication Of daily editions of his paper
in New Orleans, Galveston and Atlanta.
Perhaps he means to get even with Messrs
Burke, Belo and Grady, who, it is rumored,
sse going to establish daily paper in New
Vclrl-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

Gen. Buckuer the Democratic nominee
for Governor of Kentucky, and Col Brad
ley, the Republican nominee for the same
Office, are on very friendly terms. The
former attended the convention which nom
mated the latter, and the latter accepted an
invitation to call on "Betty and the baby"
When Gen. Buckner is elected he will doubt
less invite Col Bradley to witness tho in
auguration ceremonies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

During the year ending last month $4,000
persons assembled to the top of the Washing
ton monument. OF course as they fixed
their eyes upon the White House far below
they all rejoiced that the country was under
Democratic rule
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

Col. Charles H. Taylor, of the Boston
Globe, has accomplished a great feat. At a
banquet in his honor, the other night, be
brought together a number of prominent
journalists, including some from New York,
and so arranged matters that no fights &C.
.a1r..od
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14
Dorsey and the Surplus.

From the Netc York Herald QndO
Stephen, commonly pronounced Steve, Dorsey
SAYS he is for Blaine first last and all the time.
If the magnetic gentleman from Maine should
become President and Mr.. Dorsey were chosen
Secretary of the Treasury, the country would
be reduced from the start, and after a few
months of strict attention to business there
would be nothing left except hole In the
ground
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

Not long ago Opie P. Read, one of the
genuine humorists of the country, removed
his paper, the Arkdnsaw Traveller, to Chi
cago. Immediately before the first number
appeared from the new quarters he sent to
each of the editors of Chicago papers a
copy of the following note: "When you
receive the first issue OF the Traveller dated
at Chicago please do not condemn the sad
lack oe entertainment. / have just received
n dispatch telling me that my little girl
the little girl / worshipe1-is dead. Your
friend, Opie p. Read The thousands whom
the humorist has caused TO laugh win now
sympathizo with him in his bereavement
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

fThc announcement is made that the
laughter OF tho Marquis of Sotomayor, who
Is to wed Senior Canovas del Castillo, is a
wealthy heircss and has for the past
eighteen years been the belle of the Madrid
,Alons. She is 81 years Of age 1t would be
Interesting to know at what age Madrid
belle becomes an old maid
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

A little Maine Republican sheet, which a
New York paper digniaes as exchange,
declarcs that the MORNING NEWS is Prcsi-
drnt Clcveland's personal organ" The
NoRSING NEWS is tho peoples organ, and
That IS the reason why it favors President
cleveland for a second term. The MORNING
NEWS knows what the people want.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

Forty years ago there was no gas in
'hicago. Now there is so much, of the
tural variety, that visitors to the city
nnot see the houses ON account of the
erlasting talking that goes on.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

Prince Leopold, of Germany, has gone
tne. He rushed through the United States
-four weeks, and, of course, is prepared to
kite book that viii give the Germans a
fleet idea of the country and the people
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

Ex-Speaker J. Warren Keifer, who resur-
rected himself in order to deliver an address
at the unwilling of the Garfield statue in
Washington the other day, declares that
President Cleveland is unpopular with
Democrats The ex-Spealer's brief alb
sence from his grave seems to have dazed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14
CURRENT COMMENT.
An Estimate of DR.. McGlynn.

From, the baltimore American tifcp)
DR.. MoGlynn possesses the faculty Of uttering
mgh-sounding phrases, but unless they, are
poet to win many converts to his doctrines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

Queen Victoria's fear of the Georgia mill
tia seems TO be as great as that of the Hon.
Potiphar Peagreen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

ID New York it is the fashion for mil
paires to marry the daughters of mil
llaires. The result is an anti-poverty
betty which DR.. McGlynn, Henry George
n their associates can never hope to rival.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

Editor O'Brien not only has his own
s'Irish" up, but he seems to have all the Irish
of Canada up. Lord Lansdowne would do
well to resign and go home.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

9Senator Hiscock, of New York, announces
at his mission is to preach ''peace and
Zrmony" to the Republicans. He might
- well attempt to change the skin of the
Ethiopian from black to white.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

The Admission Hot Blast editorially con-
rHtulates President and Mrs. Cleveland
Ion the birth of son and heir, and sug-
Its alabama" as a name for the little
~ Unfortunately, the Hot Blast is ahead
= events.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

During the month of April 1900 emf
grants left Ireland. English coercion is
about to depopulate the Emerald Isle.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

From the It-usbinotop star (TndA

ET0npthe WuStingt0n Star UNDO
Tho latest style in bankruptcy is to run your
everybody who has ANYTHING to do with You,
and, as you go down with your few poor little
assets buried under q MOUNTAIN OF liabilities,
charge your failure to the Interstate commerce
10,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

Gov. Gordon seems inclined to smash the
''court house rings" If he succeeds it wi Il
no longer do to say that the age of miracles
has passed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

At the Macon drill the Legislative or
phans" were badly defeated by the college
boys. The boys ought to have had more
mercy upon their bereaved elders
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

Senator Vest called on the President the
other day, and the question of the latter's
accepting the nomination for a second term
was good humoredly discussed. IL was de-
cidcd that tho Senator's announcement that
the President would refuse to be the Demo-
cratic candidate next year had resulted in
no serious harm The fact is, the announce
mont resulted In no harm, serious or other
wise II simply caused The pappie . midi
cate their desire that tho Pres lena sI,niae-
main in tho White House four ftnfz l1.,.i her
aItar his present term expires AZ hT
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

In North Georgia county, not long ago,
a candidate FOR admission to the bar was
asked WI is minor" Altar mo-
mo.,ta H,pnsht the twig Of tho law an
sn'er.N' he ono o. them fcilcrs what
pi HI 6.l ia the hills huntin' for iron
~ &rnuge AZ it may seem, nc was
cral y to practice. The cuse ought
te N for reflection to the Georgia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

Senator voorhees,, OF Indiana, declares
that his State is sold for Cleveland for
second term. He also declares that the Re-
lublicans have no chance to carry any
Southern State. Senator voorhees, is one
of the wise men of the day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

Justice Woods, of the Supreme Court,
who is thought to be dying at HIS residence
in Washington, is credited to Georgia. At
torney General Garland and John Randolph
Tucker, of Virginia, arc each spoken Of as
his probable successor. Since Justice Woods
is an Ohio man, why shouldn't native
Georgian be appointed as his suceessorg
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14
Between You and l."

Miss Minerva van Boston's engagement is
broken,
She's returned to herlover each letter and token,
They have had their last drive and their last
friendly chat;
And the rather remarkable reason why,
Is because he 1C0lGld say between you and l.
And Minerva van Boston could not endure
that
OF very old family he was a scion,
And the kind of man it was safe to rely on,
With a character no one would dare to i'm
peach.
And in fact, in every other respect
His habits were perfect, his manners correct;
Yet he did make this terrible error in speech
Miss Minerva van Boston has tried hard to
break him,
She had reasoned in vain, ere she vowed to for
sake him,
She had been, as it were, 'twixt the fire and
the hammer.
She had talked to him kindly, firmly, severely,
And to tell the sad truth, she still loved him
dearly;
But dearer by far was her love for her gram
mar.
And to live with a man who was slightly de-
fective
In the daily use of his pronouns objective
Would have caused Miss Minerva much an
guish and worry
So with many regrets, and half broken-hearted,
These lovers, poor things, have forever been
parted
By the shade of ridiculous old Lindley Muir
ray! BESSIE CHANDLER.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14

Tho day of Mr. Blainc's departure for Eu-
rope has been definitely fixed. He will sail
on June S on the North German Lloyd
steamship Ens His wife and two daugh-
tiers will aeeempanghip, Gail Hamilton"
win rcnain behind 20 - that his Presi-
ssntiH. !, ~ ppod by the early
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14
NM Saa.lssows rnore'n George Washington"

*ft& E.1fke Washington couldn't tell a lie,
II My {1f kin, for when told him hadn't
ii. y. G4Etn he said lac l1nowcd better and
lu.tl48 1I& fur lYin'. Hc kin toll q lie the
n ltt> ~ Ae.|b one, you bet. "-Duhsviiin Rraeza.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14
HIS LILY OF THE VALLEY.
A Bridegroom Startles Hotel Guests by
His Efforts to Find His Wife.


From the st. Paul Pioneer Press.
Not so very many days ago a couple-newly
married-stoppod at the Ryan for the night.
They hailed from somewhere in the valley of
the Red District, and had money enough to
make q small ripple in the city. The bride re-
tired early, but the groom, still feeling his oats,
went out to see the town. He visited a number
of the prominent resorts and about midnight
found himself in the hotel elevator. Calmly
transfixing the hoist" boy with his eye, he ad-
dressed him:
MY boy-sh, swhere's my bridesh? Swheres
my turtle dove?"
The boy, of course, could not answer him.
But, finding the number of his room, he at
tempted to take him there.
'Noshern said the inebriate. ''Ish-hic-
vanish shiny cooling dove. She's the roshesh of
the valley, she is.
Everybody in the rooms along the hall was
awake by this time and several heads peeped
over the transoms.
a-a-a-hic-lambsh' he continued,
"a swan of the shea. Where'sh she? Thatsh
what l want-hic-to know. Whosh stole my
cuckoo from mesh?''
By this time they were all at the door of his
room. 1t suddenly opened hand and arm
clothed in white was thrust out and the unfor-
tunate yanked in with a terrific jerk and this
remark:
Here's your rose of Sharon and lily of the
valley, you blamed old fool Go to bed!''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14


all the time. After ] put the snake in The
(. womans hand, then point out what positions
the snake must be in and what positions the
woman must be in to lift and handle it, Why,
If you know how, when a snake is even in a
striking attitude you can lift it up and not be
bitten"
THE NAVAL REVIEW, July %, in honor of Queen
Victoria's birthday, is to be the most imposing
ever seen. The commander in chief, Admiral
Sir George Wlles, is, with other naval officers.
busly engaged in arranging the details of the
demonstration, and particular attention is being
follow, and which will include some very impor-
tant operations on the southern and western
coasts OF England and Ireland Although the
programme is kept secret the extensive orders
which have been received from the Admiralty
with reference TO the pushing forward or shins
for commission show that it is intended that the
assemhlage Of vessels in Spithead roads
shall be unequalled in the history of the
British navy. Nelson's old flagship, the Victory
will represent n type of naval architecture
rapidly becoming extinct, and besides ths Char
mel, training and reserve squadrons some thirty
other craft of various descriptions will be COM
missioned the older taking na part in the cruise
With so many vessels hosting the pennant an
unexpected demand for men will arise but il is
believed that II will be found possible, bv re-
ducng To q minimum the compliments Of the
yHrio'1s' ships in harbor. mastering in all 1000
ofilco11 N(ld men, TO provide crews for every
vceS1i W|i)ult calling up the pensioners, as Il
was 81 IIft Proposed 10 do fotlla Of fourteen
IIleift1nI }ksses will be retluisitioned for the
reyif#. HQd some naval reserve men win be
utiIIx3M r. Is estimated that the fleet will be
oufAI,eH4Utf over fifty big vessels and great
number Of tffpedo boats